Are you graduating from college this spring? Are you headed back home to live with mom and dad in New York? You might be thinking about where you are going to put all of your dorm room or college apartment furniture. Instead of trying to make everything fit in your old room, why not try a storage facility? There are many facilities out there that are safe, free from water damage and cost-effective.
Units will vary in size and dimensions. A professional company will work with you to determine how much space you actually need for your furniture. You can rent a locker, which is very small and will most likely only be able to store a few boxes of clothing. Larger spaces will be able to hold the contents of a large home, but you will most likely not need all of that space unless you are sharing your unit with a number of other people.
Once you have found a unit that will fit all of your furniture there are a few key tips to keep in mind. When you pack your boxes you should always remember to label them on every side, that way you will always be able to identify what is in each box. Stacking boxes is important as it saves space. Be sure to place heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter ones on top. You should also be conscious of which boxes you are loading up with what. In other words, if there are items you know you will need to use in the near future it may not be the best idea to place them in a box with a lot of other things. Ultimately this box will most likely end up on the bottom of a stack and it will be difficult to reach these items once you have stocked your storage unit.
If you want to maximize space and minimize your monthly payment you should always be thinking "vertical". Most items of furniture will take up less room if you store them vertically (i.e. a bed or mattress). This will create more space for you and will even allow you to create walkways throughout the unit. Walkways are extremely important as they allow you to reach different items within the unit. You may think that you will need all of the items at once or none of them, but there might be a time when you will want to take one item out and leave the rest. If you do not have walkways this will be very difficult (and might lead to you taking everything out of the unit and putting it all back in just to get one item).
If you are moving back home and are planning on storing your furniture now is the best time to find a storage company in Manhattan in order to secure a great rate. Be sure to take a full inventory of what you plan to put in your unit and have the dimensions of your larger pieces written out. This will make finding the right unit easier.
Units will vary in size and dimensions. A professional company will work with you to determine how much space you actually need for your furniture. You can rent a locker, which is very small and will most likely only be able to store a few boxes of clothing. Larger spaces will be able to hold the contents of a large home, but you will most likely not need all of that space unless you are sharing your unit with a number of other people.
Once you have found a unit that will fit all of your furniture there are a few key tips to keep in mind. When you pack your boxes you should always remember to label them on every side, that way you will always be able to identify what is in each box. Stacking boxes is important as it saves space. Be sure to place heavier boxes at the bottom and lighter ones on top. You should also be conscious of which boxes you are loading up with what. In other words, if there are items you know you will need to use in the near future it may not be the best idea to place them in a box with a lot of other things. Ultimately this box will most likely end up on the bottom of a stack and it will be difficult to reach these items once you have stocked your storage unit.
If you want to maximize space and minimize your monthly payment you should always be thinking "vertical". Most items of furniture will take up less room if you store them vertically (i.e. a bed or mattress). This will create more space for you and will even allow you to create walkways throughout the unit. Walkways are extremely important as they allow you to reach different items within the unit. You may think that you will need all of the items at once or none of them, but there might be a time when you will want to take one item out and leave the rest. If you do not have walkways this will be very difficult (and might lead to you taking everything out of the unit and putting it all back in just to get one item).
If you are moving back home and are planning on storing your furniture now is the best time to find a storage company in Manhattan in order to secure a great rate. Be sure to take a full inventory of what you plan to put in your unit and have the dimensions of your larger pieces written out. This will make finding the right unit easier.
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